Victims of Communism Day; November 7 of each year; designate
Summary
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate November 7 of each year as "Victims of Communism Day"; to provide for observances; to require certain public school students to receive related instruction; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 28, 2026
Last action Mar 3, 2026
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LC 64 0022/a
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LC 44 3480S/hs
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MINOR
The bill was amended to remove mandatory instruction requirements for public school students regarding Victims of Communism Day. The original version required specific 45-minute lessons on communist regimes for high school civics students, while the substitute version eliminates this mandate entirely, leaving only the designation of the day and the Governor's ability to issue a proclamation.
Scope change
The bill's scope was narrowed by removing the requirement for public schools to provide specific instruction on Victims of Communism Day.
REQUIREMENT
The mandate requiring public school students in grades 9-12 to receive at least 45 minutes of instruction on Victims of Communism Day was deleted.
The specific list of topics for instruction, including details on Mao Zedong, Joseph Stalin, and other communist leaders, was removed.
The provision allowing schools to observe the day on a preceding school day if November 7 is not a school day was removed.
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Total actions
4
Key actions
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Committee
1
Mar 3, 2026
Lower · Passed
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
lower
Jan 28, 2026
Introduced
House Hopper
lower
6 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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